Are you a data-driven financial professional who thrives at the intersection of entertainment and analytics? Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our theatrical finance team, where you'll play a pivotal role in optimizing marketing investments that drive box office success for major motion pictures.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine rigorous financial analysis with creative industry dynamics. You'll partner with marketing, distribution, and PR teams to track campaign performance, identify optimization opportunities, and deliver insights that influence multi-million dollar investment decisions. As a member of our theatrical finance team, you'll gain exposure to the full lifecycle of film releases—from strategic planning through campaign execution and post-release analysis.

Key job responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Design and maintain sophisticated financial reporting systems and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into marketing campaign performance across theatrical releases
• Analyze marketing budgets and spending patterns, proactively identifying variances and recommending course corrections to optimize campaign ROI
• Conduct variance analysis that connects financial performance to business drivers, translating complex data into actionable insights for marketing and distribution partners
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve forecast accuracy, leveraging historical trends and campaign insights to anticipate spending requirements
• Business Partnership & Insights
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with marketing, PR, and distribution teams, serving as their finance point of contact for campaign planning and performance tracking
• Support strategic planning and investment decision-making by conducting ad hoc financial analyses that evaluate marketing effectiveness and ROI scenarios
• Proactively communicate financial insights to business partners, ensuring stakeholders understand budget status, risks, and opportunities throughout the campaign lifecycle
• Operations & Process Excellence
• Execute monthly close activities with precision, preparing accurate accrual journal entries and supporting audit requirements for internal and external stakeholders
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial deliverables through rigorous reconciliation and quality control processes
• Drive operational efficiency by documenting and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, managing system onboarding for new users, and maintaining the department's deliverables calendar
• Identify and implement process improvements using technology and automation to increase team productivity and enhance data quality

A day in the life
Imagine diving into a world where financial analysis meets creative storytelling. You'll navigate financial landscapes, translating data into strategic recommendations that power global entertainment initiatives. Your work will directly impact how theatrical campaigns are planned, executed, and optimized across diverse markets.

About the team
Our finance team is a collaborative network of strategic thinkers who are passionate about supporting creative storytelling through rigorous financial insights. We work closely with marketing and creative teams to ensure financial strategies align with broader business objectives and artistic vision.
Internal job description

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a highly analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Math, and Computer Science)
• Experience in corporate finance including budgeting/planning, forecasting and reporting
• 1+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
• Experience in the entertainment industry
• Experience with enterprise systems including SAP, Oracle, and custom applications
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and automation technologies to streamline workflows, analyze data, and enhance productivity
• Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to understand operational drivers and connect financial metrics to business outcomes

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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USA, CA, Culver City - 70,400.00 - 99,300.00 USD annually